Arthrex® AR-1407.5Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00888867016675), received between Nov 9, 2023 and May 19, 2026 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Dull, Blunt” (2 reports).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionMay 19, 2026Dull, Blunt

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A FLEXOR HALLUCIS LONGUS TENDON TRANSFER SURGERY THE AR-1407.5 WAS NOT SHARP. INSTEAD, AN AR-1408 WAS USED. ALSO, AT THE END OF THE SURGERY THE AR-1250Z WAS BENT AND COULD NOT BE USED ANYMORE. PER COMPLAINT REPORTER THERE WAS NO HARM FOR PATIENT, OPERATOR OR THIRD PARTY. THE SURGERY WAS FINISHED SUCCESSFULLY. IT WAS NOT NECESSARY TO SWITCH THE SURGICAL TECHNIQUE OR DO A SECOND SURGERY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25215827 ↗
• MalfunctionNov 9, 2023Dull, Blunt; Dull, Blunt

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT AR-1407.5, SN: (B)(6) IS DULL. THERE WAS NO HARM FOR PATIENT, OPERATOR OR THIRD PARTY REPORTED. NO FURTHER INFORMATION RECEIVED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 18101383 ↗